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# Xilinx ML605 Virtex-6 FPGA Evaluation Board

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## Summary

- Manufacturer: Xilinx
- Model: ML605
- Condition: Used and in Excellent Condition
- Price: $1,125.00 USD
- Availability: In stock, 1 available
- Warranty: 1-Year Warranty with 30-Day Return Guarantee
- ITAR restricted: No
- Shipping weight: 3.5 lb, estimated
- Shipping dimensions: 12X9X6 in, estimated

## Categories

- Test Equipment > Electrical Test > Controllers (primary)
- Military and Embedded Equipment > Embedded & Industrial > PCIe

## Details

This unit does not include the SFP Transceiver.

### Configuration

- Memory: 512MB DDR3 SODIMM

### Includes

- LI Electronics LTE60E-S2-1 Power Adapter
- Xilinx ISE Design Suite 12.2 DVD; Part Numbers: 1061788-01, 1050503-01
- SanDisk 2 GB Ultra CompactFlash; Part Number: 1080120-02
- Ethernet Cable, 7ft.
- (3) USB Cables, Approximate Length: 6 ft.

Part Numbers: HW-V6-ML605, 0431622-05-1047

Software sold by Artisan does not include a warranty and therefore cannot be returned. It will be the end user's responsibility to make sure the software license can be transferred.

## Overview

Designed for evaluation and development of Virtex-6 FPGA technology, this board features a Virtex-6 FPGA fabric optimized for high-performance digital signal processing, embedded system prototyping, and custom logic implementation. It supports PCI Express Gen1 interfaces, DDR3 memory modules, and Gigabit Ethernet connectivity. Hardware platform includes extensive on-board clock management, power regulation, and configurable I/O banks enabling flexible signal interfacing. Peripheral connections allow integration with daughter cards and debug tools, supporting JTAG and UART communication for configuration and monitoring. Applications include high-speed data acquisition, video processing, and advanced algorithm validation in embedded systems.

## Function

High-performance FPGA development platform featuring Virtex-6 LX240T device with GTX transceivers supporting multi-gigabit serial protocols. Provides PCIe x8 Gen1/Gen2 interface, DDR3 SODIMM socket supporting up to 2GB memory, Gigabit Ethernet PHY, USB-to-UART bridge, SFP+ cage for 10G optical modules, FMC HPC/LPC connectors for daughter cards, DVI output, CompactFlash socket, and comprehensive I/O headers. Integrated system controller enables JTAG programming, system monitoring, and power management. Ideal for prototyping high-speed serial designs, embedded processing systems, DSP algorithms, and hardware acceleration applications requiring extensive logic resources and high-bandwidth interfaces.

## Platform

Development platform featuring reconfigurable gate arrays with high-speed transceivers, DDR3 memory controllers, and PCI Express connectivity. Integrates specialized logic cells, DSP units, and embedded memory blocks for parallel processing. Offers interfaces for high-throughput data paths including SFP modules, UART, Ethernet, and expansion connectors. Supports hardware debugging through JTAG boundary scan and integrated logic analyzer. Designed for prototyping ASIC designs, implementing signal processing algorithms, developing networking equipment, and creating custom computing architectures requiring high-performance reconfigurable logic.

## Application

Designed for high-performance FPGA prototyping and embedded system development, this board supports advanced applications including hardware/software IP design, video codec and imaging processing, communication protocol implementation, and hardware-in-loop co-simulation. It serves in research and development for wired and wireless telecommunications, broadcast systems, and application acceleration requiring DDR3 memory, multi-gigabit transceivers, PCI Express, and Ethernet connectivity. The board facilitates rapid prototyping using FPGA mezzanine cards for scalable I/O customization and integrates multiple interfaces like DVI, USB, SFP, and FMC for extensive connectivity and system integration.

## Accessories

Expansion modules for VITA-57 FMC interface, PCIe x8 connection, 400MHz oscillator, compact flash socket. Interfaces include 40-pin header for ChipScope/JTAG, GTX transceivers via SMA connectors, 10/100/1000 Ethernet port with RJ-45, USB-UART bridge, USB Type-A port, SFP connector. RS-232 port using DB-9 connector. 6-pin mini-USB 2.0 connector for programming. LCD display connector, dual 16-MB SPI flash, DIP switches and push buttons. Requires 12V power supply (included).

## Interface

PCIe x8 Gen2 edge connector, FMC HPC (high pin count) connector, FMC LPC (low pin count) connector, 2x USB 2.0 Type A, 1x USB-UART mini-B, RJ-45 10/100/1000 Ethernet, GTX transceivers via SMA connectors, DisplayPort output, DVI output, JTAG header, SFP+ cage, 2x SATA ports, user-defined GPIO via header pins, expansion connectors, PMOD I/O interfaces, Xilinx System ACE CF connector.

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